13 Surprising Ways to Repurpose Old Door Knobs
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Repurpose old door knobs in ways you never imagined. From DIY home decor projects to creative storage solutions, you will be inspired by these fun ideas.
13 Ideas For Upcycling Old Door Knobs
Beautiful vintage crystal door knobs, old brass knobs with an aged patina, or white porcelain knobs can be repurposed in unique ways.
Here is a great way to upcycle both picture frames and door knobs to create wall hooks that are useful and look great!
Give old door knobs new life by turning them into chic industrial pipe curtain rods for a touch of rustic charm in your home.
I spotted a bunch of old door knobs in my junk stash and had some fun decorating with them.. A little hemp oil shined them right up! A few of the knobs are from our house and some I collected at the junk store.
Create a charming DIY towel rack using ornate door knobs that have a vintage look to them. Lauren from Bless'er House shows you how to make your own with a step-by-step guide. It's a great way to add a dash of character to your space while keeping your towels tidy.
We love this project for adding a bit of bling to your garden! Create a garden hose guide with just a couple of inexpensive supplies. A pathway of these would look so pretty along a garden bed!
This is a genius idea for a totally unique herb drying rack. How cool is this? It also acts as decor!
If you are looking for an easy and useful DIY, this is it! Michelle from Michelle James Designs created the cutest photo holders with beautiful old door knobs.
Sara from Birdz of a Feather came up with a creative idea to make an air plant holder using a vintage door knob and a Sake carafe! The macrame takes this beauty to the next level.
Carrie from Lovely, etc. finished a dresser makeover with gorgeous glass door knobs. Keep an eye out for old door knobs at yard sales, flea markets or thrift stores. You may even have some in your basement or garage!He
Learn how to make adorable wine bottle toppers. All you need are old door knobs and then some bits and bobs - like lace, pearls and shells, etc. to decorate the knobs. This would make a great hostess or housewarming gift with a bottle of wine.
Vicki from 2 Bees in a Pod got crafty with wire and beautifully rustic door knobs. The vintage photos make the perfect display!
This burlap window valance is a clever and unique DIY project. The rustic door knobs add so much detail and texture to this window treatment. It's such an unexpected touch!
I’m a fan of the door knob photo holders and the curtain rod finials. What about you? Which were your favorites? Leave a note if you have time, and as always, thanks for being here, Kathy
Author:Â Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.